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Efren Penaflorida, 2009 CNN Hero Of The Year

Henry Lubong — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:37:57 +0000

I am proud to be Pinoy!

Happy Independence Day Philippines!

Henry Lubong — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:58:57 +0000

Today, June 12, 2008 marks the 110th year anniversary since the independence was declared in the Philippines from the colonial rule of Spain. I may not be presently living in my country but I am still a Filipino and very proud to be one!

Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit Cavite, where the first independence was declared

MALACAÑANG
RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT
OF THE PHILIPPINES
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROCLAMATION NO. 28
DECLARING JUNE 12 AS PHILIPPINE
INDEPENDENCE DAY

WHEREAS, the establishment of the Philippine Republic by the Revolutionary Government under General Emilio Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898, marked our people’s declaration and exercise of their right to self-determination, liberty and independence;WHEREAS, such a historic and inspiring action was a legitimate assertion by the Filipino nation of their natural and inalienable claim to freedom and independence, which is an inherent right of every people not dependent upon the will and discretion of another; and

WHEREAS, the transcendental importance of the event demands that it be observed throughout the land with fitting ceremonies to the end that it will be cherished forever in the hearts of the Filipino people and inspire them and posterity to greater dedication and endeavor for the welfare of the country and the well-being of man-kind;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL, President of the Philippines by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code, do hereby declare Tuesday, June 12, 1962, as a special public holiday throughout the Philippines in commemoration of our people’s declaration of their inherent and inalienable right to freedom and independence.

I urge all national, provincial, city and municipal officials throughout the country to make arrangements in their respective localities for the appropriate celebration of the occasion as Philippine Independence Day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 12th day of May, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred sixty-two, and of the Independence of the Philippines, the sixteenth.

Tubbataha Reef – Vote For The New 7 Wonders Of Nature

Henry Lubong — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:08:01 +0000

Tubbataha Reef of the Philippines is currently in top 7 rank at the moment as one of the 77 official nominees for the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

“Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef in the Sulu Sea that belongs to the Philippines. It is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. The reef is composed of two atolls, North and South Reefs. Each reef has a single small islet that protrudes from the water. The atolls are separated by a deep channel 8 kilometers wide. Over one thousand species, including many that are endangered, can be found at on the reef. These include manta rays, lionfish, tortoises, clownfish and sharks.”

Vote now for Tubbataha Reef

Deal Or No Deal To Play In The Philippines

Henry Lubong — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:29:50 +0000

The NBC’s international hit game show “Deal or No Deal” is doing a world tour. Howie Mandel, who just came from Estonia, arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday, April 22 and set to do a special two-hour episode of the game show with Kris Aquino, the host of the Philippines version of “Deal or No Deal.”

The contestants, comprising of Americans and Filipinos will play for the top prize of $1,000,00 U.S. dollars. That is about P41,000,00 pesos in the current exchange rate. Before the show, Howie will first visit tourist spots to experience some local flavors. He should try “balot” while he’s there

The show is scheduled to be aired on May.